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Performing a flexion test on a horse's hind leg
March 18, 2013

Horses with Hock Arthritis Sought for Medication Test

Researchers at Texas A&M University are beginning a new clinical trial to evaluate the effect of resveratrol on hock osteoarthritis in Read more
wild horses
March 12, 2013

Horses Poisoned by Milkweed

Nineteen horses that died at the Wild Horse Inmate Program facility in Colorado were probably poisoned by narrowleaf whorled Read more
Horse licking salt block
February 21, 2013

Iron: An Important Trace Mineral in Equine Diets

Horses need calcium, phosphorus, and a number of other minerals in their diets. Trace minerals are those that are Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
January 21, 2013

Conformational Choke Points Can Limit Performance in Horses

To perform at maximal ability, a horse must be able to move freely without discomfort. Anything that impairs free Read more
Checking a horse's teeth and gums
December 25, 2012

Finding a Horse’s Age: Can the Teeth Tell the Tale?

While it’s not difficult to see the difference in the dental array of, say, a two-year-old filly and a Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
December 17, 2012

Horse Industry Issues Identified

In a nationwide survey recently conducted by American Horse Publications, horse owners were asked to identify the most significant issues Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
November 29, 2012

Test Suggests Donkeys and Mules Are Smarter than Horses

Mules should be seen as smart instead of stubborn, according to Kristin Hayday, a research assistant at the Donkey Read more
Straw bales
November 29, 2012

Feed Management for Donkeys and Mules

Except for those on an active exercise schedule, most donkeys and mules should be given only very small portions Read more
Horses looking out trailer windows
November 14, 2012

Land or Air Travel for Horses: How Stressful Is It?

Despite appearing to be calm throughout the flight, the horses indicated by their elevated heart rates that they felt Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
November 09, 2012

Survey Reports Statistics of Horse Ownership

In the spring of 2010, American Horse Publications conducted a nationwide online survey to collect facts about the horse industry. More Read more
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